Marine Consulting & Surveying — Dubai, UAE

Marine survey and consultancy services you can rely on.

Independent P&I, Hull & Machinery, and pre-purchase surveys across the Middle East, North Africa, and the Mediterranean — carried out by surveyors who have served as class inspectors, flag state officers, and Port State Control Officers.

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About the firm

An independent marine survey and consultancy firm built with practical industry experience.

Advanced Maritime Solutions (AMS) is a marine survey and consultancy firm headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Founded by a team of marine and engineering experts with over 15 years of experience in the shipping industry, AMS provides condition surveys, P&I surveys, and marine consultancy services to shipowners, insurers, and P&I Clubs across the Middle East and Mediterranean.

Our surveyors have previously served as Port State Control officers, class surveyors, and flag inspectors. As a result, every AMS report is prepared to the standard a regulator or underwriter expects, not merely to satisfy a checklist.

Port operations at night, part of AMS's operating environment
Our mission

"To provide independent, reliable, and cost-effective marine survey and consultancy services that help clients minimize risk, ensure compliance, and protect their financial and operational interests."

Regional coverage

Continuous and reliable service coverage across the entire MENA region.

Operational depth

A rare blend of hands-on experience in engineering, ship operations, and marine insurance gives us an unparalleled read on industry regulations and operational realities.

Cost efficiency

Highly cost-efficient solutions without compromising quality — a more agile, value-driven alternative to larger international competitors.

What we offer

Marine survey and consultancy services for every stage of a vessel's operational life.

Elevated deck view of a vessel underway, part of a P&I condition survey
01 / SURVEY

P&I Surveys

Vessel hull showing visible condition and corrosion during survey
02 / SURVEY

H&M Surveys

Two vessels alongside following a marine casualty, under investigation
03 / CASUALTY

Incident Investigation

Bulk carrier with tug at port, the full vessel assessed in a pre-purchase survey
04 / TRANSACTION

Pre-Purchase Surveys

Crew member conducting a deck safety walk-through with a handheld device
05 / COMPLIANCE

ISM/ISPS Audits

Crew member observing offshore platform operations during a consultancy assignment
06 / CONSULTANCY

Marine Consultancy

Why choose AMS

Industry experience that shapes every assessment.

Our team possesses a rare and comprehensive blend of hands-on experience in engineering, ship operations, ship management, and marine insurance. That background — including prior roles as Port State Control officers, class surveyors, and flag inspectors — gives us an unparalleled understanding of industry regulations and operational realities.

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Area covered

North Africa & the MENA region.

  • Egypt
  • Kuwait
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Lebanon
  • UAE
  • Algeria
  • Oman
  • Morocco
  • Qatar
  • Libya
  • Bahrain
  • Turkey
Glimpse of our projects

Surveys & audits

Completed numerous Hull & Machinery condition surveys in accordance with JH2013/007/A & B on behalf of Lloyd's insurers, plus numerous office audits under JH2013/007/C.

Completed numerous P&I Condition Surveys.

Conducted many Draft Surveys and Cargo Surveys.

Executed many Pre-Purchase Surveys, providing detailed technical assessments to guide client acquisition decisions.

Performed ISM/ISPS internal & external audits verifying adherence to international safety and security codes.

Managed the full PSC resolution process for shipowners — from initial deficiency rectification to final clearance and release from detention.

Casualty & incident response

Engaged in and managed investigations for all kinds of accidents, including complex grounding claims, salvage claims, and total losses.

Investigated complex CPP accidents, including mooring-line entanglement with the propeller.

Led a comprehensive forensic investigation into a submarine sinkage incident, including in-depth crew interviews and technical analysis to identify the root cause.

Investigated a major cargo casualty involving 44 containers lost at sea due to vessel stability failure.

Investigated machinery failures, including water-jacket breakdowns causing a main engine blackout and subsequent salvage claim.

Attended vessels in drydock following major incidents to supervise repairs and verify final settlement costs.

Our management team

The professionals who review and approve every survey report.

Mohamed Atef

Mohamed Atef Awad Ali Hassan is a highly credentialed Marine Engineer, Surveyor, and Auditor with over 15 years of industry experience. His deep technical expertise is anchored by a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, an ongoing Master of Science in Maritime Safety, and hands-on experience working onboard all types of vessels. Crucially, his high-level regulatory background includes serving as an IMO Delegate for Egypt and as a Senior Flag State Inspector and Port State Control Officer with the Egyptian Authority for Maritime Safety (EAMS), ensuring deep expertise in international conventions (IMO/ILO). With additional operational roles as a Senior Mechanic at ADES and Designated Person Ashore (DPA) for shipowners, Mohamed guarantees our surveys are technically rigorous, highly authoritative, and aligned with the highest industry standards.

Omar Tarek

Omar Tarek grounds our inspection services in deep technical expertise, holding a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering with hands-on experience at the Egyptian Navy Shipyard in ship structures, propulsion, and technical systems. Having served as a Compliance Engineer, insurance manager, and assistant superintendent for a shipowner company, he brings direct experience in fleet audits and regulatory oversight. Complemented by specialized courses in H&M Condition Surveys, Company Security Officer (CSO) certification, and CII insurance qualifications, Omar seamlessly bridges complex mechanical realities with insurer and operational requirements to deliver precise, actionable risk assessments.

Beyond our management team, AMS draws on a wider network of experienced marine surveyors across the region to ensure the same standard of quality on every assignment, wherever it's needed.

Get in touch

Require a survey, claim assessment, compliance audit, or have any other enquiry?

Share the vessel type, location, and scope of work required, and we will respond promptly with availability and next steps.

Phone+20 1110055067
Emailinfo@advancedmsolutions.com
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